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How to Grow Chamomile
How to grow chamomile.
Herb Chamomile is a perennial plant that produces small flowers resembling daisies that smell slightly of apples.
It's an excellent herb to grow not only for its lovely appearance, but also because the flowers make an excellent tea.
Best of all, you'll be growing an herb with a lot of history.
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How to Grow Chamomile
Sow your seeds in your garden in the spring.
Roman Chamomile is a perennial and is happiest in a soil that is kept evenly moist.
German Chamomile is an annual but will self sow, coming back year after year.
The herb Chamomile prefers full sun, but also does well in partial shade.
You will want to trim your chamomile back a bit about every other month.
How to Grow Chamomile
The History of Chamomile
Chamomile has been appreciated and has been used since Egyptian times.
During the Middle Ages, gardeners used to purposely plant Roman Chamomile in the middle of green walks so people would walk on it.
It helped release the plant's fragrance and actually encouraged its growth.
As the old verses said:
"Like a chamomile bed - the more it is trodden, the more it will spread."¹
How to Grow Chamomile and
The Plant's Physician
Chamomile was also known at one time as a Plant's Physician;
if another plant was sickly and you planted the herb chamomile next to it, the sickly plant would get better.
You can use all of the Chamomile plant, but the flowers have the greatest scent and value.
For the Medicine Cabinet
Chamomile tea is a safe and soothing sedative.
It also eases the trauma of a nightmare and is believed to help prevent them.
Combine an infusion of the herb Chamomile with ginger and baking soda to ease cases of indigestion, flatulence, colic, heartburn, loss of appetite, gout symptoms and headaches.
A cup of Chamomile tea, taken an hour before meals, help increase the appetites of the elderly.
In the Kitchen
Once you learn how to grow chamomile, you'll find that in addition to making a wonderful tea,
the flowers of Roman Chamomile can be used in salads and to decorate cakes.
Please note: German Chamomile has a more bitter taste and isn't as aromatic as the Roman Chamomile.
You can also use the herb Chamomile to make potpourri.
Put a handful of Chamomile into a muslin bag and add it to your bath to soothe your skin.
Learn About Other Natural Herbs
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Echinacea builds your immune system and helps to fight infections.
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Balm is a soothing herb that makes a delicious lemony tea and is also good for sleeplessness and nervousness.
Learn more.
If you're looking for an herb that works as a natural insect repellent and is good for treating fevers,
try this herb.
Chamomile not only helps you sleep, but it can also rejuvenate your other ailing plants.
Learn how to grow this herb by clicking here.
Feverfew can ease a fever, is a tonic to your immune system and also works as a natural insect repellent.
Learn how to grow and use feverfew by clicking here.
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is easy to set up and makes indoor gardening a breeze.
Fennel is an excellent herb both to grow and keep on hand to ease symptoms such as kidney stones and digestive problems.
Learn more.
Looking for a natural remedy for bladder infections, gout or rheumatism?
Look no further than this simple weed.
If you need an herb that helps heal sores, bruises, hemorrhoids and varicose veins, look no further than
chickweed.
An herb that's excellent for healing mouth sores and balancing hormones is Borage.
Learn how to grow this herb by clicking here.
Not only does bergamot have a delightful smell and make a delicious salad, it is also excellent for relieving cold symptoms.
Learn more.
To ease colic in children and ease the symptoms of a stomachache, consider growing dill.
Start seeds indoors easily with this Hydrofarm Hot House with Heat Mat
If you're looking for a salt substitute as well as an herb to flavor meatloaf and other dishes, consider
lovage.
The next time you have constipation, consider this unappreciated little weed.
Add a delicious smell to your garden and flavor to your salads by growing the herb anise.
Learn more.
The herb hyssop can help ease the symptoms of rheumatism, swelling and help rid your body of toxins.
Learn more.
If you want to get rid of warts, consider growing calendula.
Have the most successful herb garden anywhere, especially in small areas with this helpful book.
Angelica is excellent for giving you more energy and easing digestive complaints.
Learn more.
If you're looking for a remedy to get rid of intestinal worms, consider using
mugwort.
When you are working with the roots of the plant or any other part that has a tough outer shell, you will need to make a decoction.
Learn more.
Making a poultice out of medicinal herbs can be useful to ease pain, reduce swelling or remove warts.
Learn how.
When planning your garden, don't forget to grow herbs. Not only do they smell nice and add flavoring to food, many also have healing qualities.
Learn more.
The next time you have a cold or flu, consider one of these herbs for fighting viral infections.
Learn more.
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¹Mrs. M. Grieve, F.R.H.S., A Modern Herbal, (New York: Dorset Press, 1992), 186
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